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DE HB227

Bill

Status

Passed

8/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Larry Lambert

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires healthcare providers to order lead poisoning screening for children at both 12 months and 24 months of age, with follow-up testing if elevated blood lead levels are detected

  • Mandates that the universal reporting system for blood lead level analysis include screening and testing results for all children regardless of age

  • Requires healthcare providers to report lead screening results on electronic forms developed by the Division of Public Health at well visits for children at 12 and 24 months

  • Directs the Division of Public Health to ensure school nurses have access to data confirming whether each enrolled child has been screened for lead poisoning, with records kept in student health files

  • Requires all school districts and charter schools to report to the Division of Public Health by November 1 each year the number of kindergarten students who have not provided proof of lead poisoning screening

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lead Poisoning Prevention.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services6/22/2023
Health & Human Development6/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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